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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,952.24, 801,698.08 and 322,822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,952.24, 801,698.08 and 322,822.52 is: 445,486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,952.24 : 801,698.08 = 322,822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,952.24/801,698.08 = 322,822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,952.24x = 801,698.08 × 322,822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,952.24x = 258,806,194,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,806,194,464.76/580,952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,486.18

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